2nd Lt. Howard O. Weger, Pilot, 97th Bomb Squadron collection. Howard flew 28 night missions with the 97th in March and April 1945. Thank you so much Howard for the contribution and your friendship over the years! 28 pictures. [VIEW]

Sgt. John Henry Murphy, New Orleans, LA. 97th BS Turret Gunner - Shot down March 27, 1944. Personal account of his ordeal being wounded, captured, escaping, and getting back to his squadron. Also, the "Mascot Monkey!". Thanks to Matt Soulant for sharing.
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Mike Jimenez, Mechanic, 85th Squadron. Mike was assigned to #34 "Miss Burma." Mike enlisted Jan. 8, 1942 right after Pearl Harbor. Mike spent 33 months overseas with "Miss Burma," a most famous A-20B (you can get it in a kit, 1/48" scale!). This ship amassed an amazing 270 missions and 824 hours with no injuries. Mike experienced strafing by Bf-109's in N. Africa. They would come in just as the sun was rising, it blazing behind them as the anti-aircraft gunners would be blinded looking into the sun. They would make at most one or two passes. One time the enemy hit a cow, which they were able to eat. They were not supposed to slaughter local livestock. Pics and stories courtesy of his Grandson Matthew Callaghan. Thanks, Matt! [VIEW]

Staff Sgt. John H. Matsumoto; 47th Bomb Gp. 97th Sq. (50 missions) One of only a few airmen in the USAAF of Japanese descent;
definitely the only one in an A-20.[VIEW]